Local clubs set out on the FA Cup trail

Local clubs now know who they will be facing at the start of their 2018/19 Emirates FA Cup trail after the first two draws of the competition were made.

A total of 736 clubs have entered this season’s FA Cup, with 368 of those starting their campaign on Saturday, 11th August when 184 extra preliminary round ties will be played across the country. Each winning club will collect £2,250 from the FA prize fund while the losers will receive £750.

Eighteen clubs will make their FA Cup debuts this term, with all of them entering the competition in its preliminary stage.